A Tale of Two 1963 Corvettes

327 ci 340 hp Conv / 327 ci 250 hp Coupe

BY: CorvetteBlogger.com

Two 1963 Corvettes crossed the auction block at the Barrett- Jackson Collector Car Auction and while they were both made in 1963 they were anything but alike.

Lot #709 is a Tuxedo Black convertible with a '67 stinger hood and 20" Foose rims. It has the 327 ci 340 hp L76 engine and is coupled to a 4-speed transmission. It's bling was showing for a reason as it was recently used in the making of a music video by the rapper T.I.

The second 1963 Corvette in this highlight, Lot # 743 is a split window coupe, all original with a matching numbers base 327 ci 250 hp engine and a 4-Speed. It had some nice convenience options including power steering, power brakes and power windows. Finished in Riverside Red, the coupe is just stunning.

The reason I combined these two auctions into one video is not so much to compare the two as it is to contrast them: With different body styles, engine options and restoration goals, these two Corvettes are completely different cars.

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